worried about depressed daughter

reallyworried
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:05:37 +0000

I just wanted to give an update on my D, and to thank again all the posters who were so helpful and supportive.
My D seems to be a different person this semester. She is much happier and more comfortable now, last semester’s depression seems far away. I think that 4 weeks at home during the Winter Break did her a world of good. She was starting to improve towards the end of last semester, but I think a month of sleeping in her own bed, hanging out with HS friends, helped to reground her.
D was thinking of possibly transfering, but she is questioning that because she finds college to be more comfortable now, and she doesn’t deal well with change of any kind.
D is enjoying her classes this semester and also making new friends. I am relieved, it is wonderful not to jump anymore everytime the phone rings, for fear of another sobbing phone call.
I also want other kids who may be dealing with depression to see that there is a light at the end of the tunnell, and that therapy and antidepressants can be lifesavers.